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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.88, 3,662.88 and 710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.88, 3,662.88 and 710.52 is: 1,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.88 : 3,662.88 = 710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.88/3,662.88 = 710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.88x = 3,662.88 × 710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.88x = 2,602,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,549.50/2,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.80

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